Swing Clear Offset Hinges for ADA Doorway Clearance
In hospital corridors, the rushing trolleys need wider door entrance to avoid bumping[...]
How to Adjust Gate Hinges When Self Closing Gates Go Wrong
My gate is showing hold open at 90 degrees and won’t close unless it is pushed. I don’t need and didn’t request a hold-open function— [...]
Which Self Closing Glass Clamp Hinges Suit Frameless Commercial Door Systems?
A frameless door has no rail for an overhead closer and no stile to carry the load, so self closing glass clamp hinges have to [...]
How to Choose All Glass Door Hinges for Self Closing and Hold Open on Aluminum Framing
"I need 36x96 all-glass doors attached to aluminum framing. Self closing with hold open on 2 doors. Black finish." An all-glass door has no top [...]
Door Closer Replace Floor Closer: What is Your Retrofit Options When Floor Closer Fails
"Our storefront door runs on a floor closer that has been leaking oil for months. Now the door drifts open and slams shut. The installer [...]
Can Waterson Self Closing Gate Hinges Work on a Chain Link Fence
"Hi, we're closing out a commercial lot and the spec calls for self closing hinges on the entry gates. These are customized metal gates: a [...]
What Hinge to Choose When You Need a Lid to Pop Open and Stay Open
"Hi, I have a government defense application-- I am looking for a spring loaded hinge that wants to hold open. I have a hinged door [...]
Which Gothic Style Door Hinges Can Self Close an Arched Door
"We are restoring a set of arched oak doors on an 1890s chapel. The clients want the doors to close on their own and land [...]
Wind Tunnel Effect Between Buildings: Why Doors Slam and How to Minimize It
Most commercial self-closing hinges still adopt either spring or hydraulic damper for [...]
Prehung Door Hinges: From Install Hassles to Smarter Design
Every contractor has faced it: the prehung door looks clean on the pallet, but once it’s in the opening, the head jamb binds tight against [...]